American Ninja Warrior

ContinuingMonday / 8:00pmNBCUS85 min.

The heart-racing obstacle-course competition of ultra-athletes questing for a shot at the fabled Mt. Midoriyama. This American version of the Japanese show Sasuke (aka Ninja Warrior) televises a series of qualification courses across the nation, with the top contenders going to Las Vegas for the finals on the 4-stage "Mt. Midoriyama" obstacle course.
In earlier seasons the show was a proving ground to find (and train) American athletes to send to Japan to compete in the original Sasuke tournaments.

The qualifying round from Indianapolis, Indiana, takes over downtown at the foot of the majestic “Monument Circle” where ninjas face 6 obstacles, including the brand-new “Wheel Flip” and the “Spin Hopper.” Season 7 champion Isaac Caldiero returns to the show after a 2 year hiatus. He is joined by ninja veterans Brian Arnold, Jimmy Choi, and Jesse “Flex” Labreck, as well as notable guests including Verizon IndyCar driver Scott Dixon and Olympic Gold Medalist Kendall Coyne.

In the qualifying round from Dallas, Texas, ninjas face 6 obstacles, including the new 18-foot “Mega Warped Wall,” which offers a chance to win $10,000 if conquered. Ninjas can also be younger this year, with the age limit lowered from 21 to 19. Notable Dallas ninjas include Daniel Gil, Brent Steffensen, and Barclay Stockett. Matt Iseman & Akbar Gbajabiamila host and Kristine Leahy co-hosts.

May 30 2018

Season 9

17 Episodes

Top ninjas, including Drew Drechsel, Jessie Graff, Najee Richardson and Flip Rodriguez, climb, sprint and fly through a special course and supersized obstacles as they compete in crazy feats of strength, skill challenges and a team relay for the ages…

The "Olympics of Ninja Warrior", this competition, held on Las Vegas' Mt. Midoriyama, once again puts teams from all over the globe against each other on the challenging four-stage course. This time, four teams battle it out, although they are reduced in size.
Team USA includes Joe Moravsky, Najee Richardson, Sean Bryan, and Drew Drechsel.
Team Europe features Sean McColl, Alexander Mars, Sergio Verdasco, and Øssur Eiriksfoss.
Team Latin America consists of Danee Marmolejo, Karl Fow, Marco Jubes, and Sebastian Preito.
Team Asia includes Tomohiro Kawaguchi, Yusuke Morimoto, Thuc Lee, and Yosua Zalukhu.

The top 32 competitors from the Denver Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, The Wedge, Ninjago Roll, and Elevator Climb. Favorites include Meagan Martin, Ian Dory, Lorin Ball, Brian Arnold, Dan Yager, Jeri D'Aurelio, and brothers Dalton and Drew Knapp.

The top 35 competitors from the Kansas City Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars, Iron Maiden, and Elevator Climb. Favorites include Lance Pekus, Brandon Mears, Dan Polizzi, Ethan Swanson, Tyler Yamauchi, Maggi Thorne, and Morgan "Moose" Wright.

The top 33 competitors from the Cleveland Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles represented are the Salmon Ladder, Nail Clipper, The Clacker, and Elevator Climb. Favorites include Joe Moravsky, Najee Richardson, Jamie Rahn, James McGrath, Jon Alexis Jr., Jesse Labreck, and Allyssa Beird.

The top 34 competitors from the Daytona Beach Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Giant Cubes, Circuit Board, and Elevator Climb. Favorites include Drew Drechsel, Jessie Graff, JJ Woods, Travis Rosen, Kevin Carbone, Eddy Stewart, and Lindsay Eskildsen.

The top 34 competitors from the San Antonio Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, Hourglass Drop, Spinball Wizard, and Elevator Climb. Favorites include Daniel Gil, Kacy Catanzaro, Brent Steffensen, Jonathan Horton, Karsten Williams, Barclay Stockett, and the "Genie Ninja" Thomas Stillings.

The top 33 competitors from the Los Angeles Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Swinging Peg Board, Stair Hopper, and Elevator Climb. Favorites include Grant McCartney, Kevin Bull, Flip Rodriguez, Josh Levin, Adam Rayl, and Charlie Andrews, along with top female Zhanique Lovett.

Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri hosts the fourth qualifier of 2017. The obstacles featured are the Floating Steps, Hang Glider, Broken Pipes, Crank It Up, Bar Hop, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include rancher Lance Pekus, firefighters Brandon Mears and Dan Polizzi, and daredevil Ethan Swanson, while walk-on Jelani Allen and pizza maker Derrick Pavoni take on the course for the first time.

The Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida is the site of the third qualifier. The course includes the Floating Steps, Rolling Pin, Wingnuts, Broken Bridge, Rolling Thunder, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include stuntwoman Jessie Graff, elite trainer Drew Drechsel, boxing coach JJ Woods, and peck-flexing Eddy Stewart, while the designer of the Wingnuts, Kevin Carbone and NASCAR driver Ben Kennedy take on the course for the first time in front of the vibrant, energetic crowd.

ANW celebrates the 8th season with the second All-Star special. The team competition now is a relay race, and features Team Kristine, with Flip Rodriguez, Jessie Graff, and Nicholas Coolridge. Team Matt features Chris Wilczewski, Najee Richardson, and Jesse Labreck, and Team Akbar consists of Neil Craver, Grant McCartney, and Meagan Martin.
The skills competition also returns with seven tough challenges - the Endless Invisible Climb, Super Salmon Ladder, Striding Steps, Big Air Grab, Mega Wall, Thunderbolt, and Supersonic Shelf Grab.

The top 30 competitors from the Oklahoma City Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Bungee Road, Window Hang, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Daniel Gil, Brent Steffensen, Thomas Stillings, and Jon Stewart, along with the Godfather, David Campbell.

The top 30 competitors from the Indianapolis Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, Hourglass Drop, Circuit Board, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Meagan Martin, Brian Arnold, Ian Dory, Jake Murray, Lorin Ball, and dog-loving Andrew "Roo" Yori.

The top 30 competitors from the Atlanta Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars, The Clacker, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Drew Drechsel, James McGrath, Caleb Watson, Travis Rosen, and the "Redneck Ninja" Brent Ruffin.

The top 30 competitors from the Los Angeles Qualifier tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, The Wedge, Helix Hang, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Kevin Bull, Flip Rodriguez, Grant McCartney, and two women - Jessie Graff and Natalie Duran.

Turner Field, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is the home of the second qualifying round. The obstacles include the Floating Steps, Big Dipper, Block Run, Spin Cycle, Pipefitter, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include roommates Drew Drechsel and James McGrath, photographer Neil Craver, and boxer JJ Woods, while Alabama's Casey Suchocki and dairy farmer Caleb Watson take on the course for the first time.

Season 7

18 Episodes

“American Ninja Warrior” celebrates the 7th season with the first All-Star Special, with a team and skills competition.
In the team competition, hosts Matt and Akbar select teams of five to compete on Stages 2, 3, & 4. Team Matt features Joe Moravsky, Lance Pekus, JJ Woods, Grant McCartney, and Jessie Graff, while Team Akbar consists of Flip Rodriguez, Brent Steffensen, Jamie Rahn, Daniel Gil, and Meagan Martin.
The second half features five supersized obstacles to test top ninjas' limits - the Giant Peg Board, Supersonic Shelf Grab, Super Salmon Ladder, Giant Jump Hang, and the Mega Wall.

The top 30 competitors from the Military qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Swinging Frames, Globe Grasper, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Ryan Stratis, Dustin McKinney, Robin Pietschmann, and Ahmed Toure, along with "Magic Fingers" Justin Gielski.

The top 30 competitors from the Pittsburgh qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars, Doorknob Arch, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Joe Moravsky, Elet Hall, Michelle Warnky, Jamie Rahn, Mike Bernardo, and 56-year-old Miles Avery.

The top 30 competitors from the Orlando qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Double Helix, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Flip Rodriguez, Drew Drechsel, Travis Rosen, James McGrath, Neil Craver, and the speedy Jon Alexis, Jr.

The top 30 competitors from the Houston qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, Walking Bar, Crazy Ciffhanger, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Brent Steffensen, Sam Sann, Daniel Gil, Jon Horton, Tremayne Dortch, and Karsten Williams.

The top 30 competitors from the Venice qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Clear Climb, and Invisible Ladder. Favorites include Kevin Bull, Jessie Graff, David Campbell, Alan Connealy, Dustin Rocho, and the ailing Jason Tirado.

San Pedro, California's battleship USS Iowa hosts the sixth and final qualifying round in a special all-military episode. The obstacles are the Quintuple Steps, Jump Hang, Log Runner, Monkey Pegs, I-Beam Cross, and Warped Wall. Ninja veterans include former Army vet Ryan Stratis, Navy officer Dustin McKinney, and Coast Guard rescue swimmer Robin Pietschmann, while former Marine Jeremy Prather and 72-year-old Chuck Mammay take on the course for the first time.

The third qualifying round, held in Houston, Texas, features some fan-favorites. The obstacles include the Quintuple Steps, Tilting Slider, Spinning Log, Cargo Crossing, Swinging Spikes, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include top female Kacy Catanzaro, athlete Brent Steffensen, gym owner Sam Sann, and Olympic gymnast Jon Horton, while worship leader Daniel Gil and prosthetic-legged Artis Thompson III take on the course for the first time.

The other group of national finalists take on Stage 1 of Mt. Midoriyama. Favorites include Brian Arnold, Kacy Catanzaro, David Campbell, Jon Stewart, Kevin Bull, Elet Hall, Paul Kasemir, and J.J. Woods, among others. Finishers will advance to Stage 2.

The top 30 competitors from the Denver qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, Doorknob Arch, and Spider Climb. Favorites include Brian Arnold, Meagan Martin, Lance Pekus, Lorin Ball, Isaac Caldiero, and 52-year-old Jon Stewart.

The top 30 competitors from the Miami qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles showcased are the Salmon Ladder, Minefield, Floating Stairs, and Spider Climb. Favorites include Drew Drechsel, Idoko Abuh, Ryan Stratis, Luciano Acuna, Jr., and the "Cajun Cowboy" Todd Bourgeois.

The top 30 competitors from the St. Louis qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, Rumbling Dice, Crazy Cliffhanger, and Spider Climb. Favorites include Joe Moravsky, Rob Moravsky, Travis Rosen, Elet Hall, brothers Brian and Chris Wilczewski, and top female Michelle Warnky.

The top 30 competitors from the Dallas qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles feature the Salmon Ladder, Swinging Frames, Pole Grasper, and Spider Climb. Favorites include phenomenal female Kacy Catanzaro, along with Sam Sann, Dillon Gates, Tremayne Dortch, and walk-on Abel Gonzalez.

The top 30 competitors from the Venice Beach qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley, Body Prop, and Spider Climb. Favorites include David Campbell, James McGrath, Alan Connealy, Dustin Rocho, and promising rookie Kevin Bull.

Denver, Colorado holds the last of the five qualifying rounds, the course featuring the Quintuple Steps, Cat Grab, Spinning Log, Spikes into Cargo, Devil Steps, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include top competitor Brian Arnold, with Paul Kasemir, Lance Pekus, Isaac Caldiero, and Noah Kaufman, while farmer Ian Dory and climbing coach Meagan Martin take on the course for the first time.

St. Louis, Missouri hosts the third qualifying round and features some of the best athletes. The obstacles are the Quintuple Steps, Rolling Log, Bridge of Blades, Rope Swing, Double Tilt Ladder, and Warped Wall. Veteran Ninjas Travis Rosen, "The Weatherman" Joe Moravsky, and brothers Brian and Chris Wilczewski return, while vet student Amy Pajcic takes on the course for the first time.

ANW travels to Dallas, Texas for the second qualifying round. The obstacles are the Quintuple Steps, Log Grip, Tilting Table, Swing Jump, Ring Toss, and Warped Wall. Veteran Ninjas include Brent Steffensen, former NCAA gymnast Kacy Catanzaro, Sam Sann, and Tremayne Dortch, while college student Dillon Gates and U.S. Olympic gymnast Jonathan Horton take on the course for the first time.

The sixth season premieres in Venice Beach, California with a challenging qualifying course, featuring the Quintuple Steps, Spinning Wheel, Slack Ladder, Jumping Bars, Monkey Peg, and Warped Wall. Veteran Ninjas include the "Godfather" David Campbell, lifeguard James McGrath, Alan Connealy, and Dustin Rocho, while stock investor Kevin Bull and U.S. Olympic luger Kate Hansen take on the course for the first time.

The top 30 competitors from the Southeast qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles featured are the Salmon Ladder, Cycle Road, and Cargo Climb. Favorites include David "Flip" Rodriguez, Drew Drechsel, Bull Bullard, Kamerion Wimbley, and Travis Rosen.

The top 30 competitors from the Mid-South qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Lamp Grasper, and Cargo Climb. Favorites include Paul Kasemir, Jake Smith, Ahmed Toure, Brandon Douglass, Brian Arnold, and Bob Pondrom.

The other batch of Mid-South competitors do battle with the Mid-South qualifying course, which includes the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bridge of Blades, Jump Hang, Rope Junction, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include Colorado freerunner Jake Smith and Japan veteran Rich King, while former West Point cadet Ahmed Toure and breakdancer Lorin Ball take on the course for the first time.

Top Mid-South ninjas tackle a qualifying course that includes the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bridge of Blades, Jump Hang, Rope Junction, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include two-time Japan veteran Paul Kasemir and freerunner Brandon Douglass, while rock climber Brian Arnold and "Big" Bob Pondrom take on the course for the first time.

The top 30 competitors from the Northwest qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, and Cargo Climb (additionally, the Pipe Slider is replaced by the Devil Steps). Favorites include David Campbell, James McGrath, Patrick McGrath, Kyle Cochran, Gunner Bahn, and 51-year-old Tom Hutchman.

The other batch of Northwest competitors take on the qualifying course that features the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Spinning Log, Jump Hang, Pipe Slider, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include freerunner Brian Orosco and ice cream vendor James McGrath, while his brother Patrick McGrath and Alaskan native Gunner Bahn take on the course for the first time.

Top contenders from the Northwest face off against the Northwest qualifying course, featuring the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Spinning Log, Jump Hang, Pipe Slider, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include "the Godfather" David Campbell and the colorful Ryoga Vee, while type-1 diabetic Kyle Cochran and top female competitor Janine Cundy take on the course for the first time.

The top 30 competitors from the Northeast qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Cycle Road, and Cargo Climb. Favorites include Tim Shieff, Chris Wilczewski, Michael Needham, Jesse Villarreal, Luis Moco, and Elet Hall.

The other batch of Northeast competitors face the Northeast qualifying course, which includes the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bungee Bridge, Jump Hang, Jumping Bars, Wall Lift, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include freerunning champion Tim Shieff and Bay Area stuntman Luis Moco, while 5'5" Michael Needham and firefighter Mike Bernardo take on the course for the first time.

Elite Northeast ninjas take on the qualifying course in Miami, FL. The obstacles are the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bungee Bridge, Jump Hang, Jumping Bars, Wall Lift, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include top competitor Chris Wilczewski and Travis Graves, who has something to prove, while freerunning fisherman Jesse Villarreal and rapping Noel Reyes take on the course for the first time.

The top 30 competitors from the Midwest qualifying round tackle the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles featured are the Salmon Ladder, Lamp Grasper, and Cargo Climb. Favorites include Andrew Karsen, Matthew Derouen, Joshua Grant, Johnathan Morin, and Stephen Volcko.

The other batch of Midwest competitors tackle the qualifying course, which includes the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bridge of Blades, Jump Hang, Curtain Slider, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include cheerleader Andrew Karsen and fan-favorite Brent Kelly, while St. Louis' Matthew Derouen and freerunning Joshua Grant take on the course for the first time.

Top Midwest competitors take on the tough Midwest qualifying course in Dallas, TX. The obstacles include the Quad Steps, Log Grip, Bridge of Blades, Jump Hang, Curtain Slider, and Warped Wall. Veteran ninjas include the unemployed Stephen Volcko and favorite James Hardin, while pastor Johnathan Morin and the quick Zach Sokoloski take on the course for the first time.

The top 30 competitors from the Southwest qualifying round take on the finals course with a chance to move on to Las Vegas. The back obstacles are the Salmon Ladder, Arm Rings, and Cargo Climb. Favorites include Brent Steffensen, Jesse La Flair, Michael "Frosti" Zernow, Dan Mast, Kole Stevens, Evan Dollard, and Derek Nakamoto.